Chronic pain prevents many people from participating in activities they once enjoyed. Anodyne, a unique infrared light therapy device, is often a phenomenal solution for those in chronic pain. Anodyne treatments are free of side effects typically preferred over opioids and even over-the-counter pain relievers that cause undesirable reactions.
Top Four Facts About Light Therapy for Pain
Infrared light therapy for pain is an excellent way to combat chronic aches. Anodyne Therapy LLC is a top supplier of these cutting-edge light therapy products. Below, the team explains four facts about how infrared light therapy works and the benefits it has for the body.
#1 Infrared Anodyne Therapy Relieves Pain
Infrared light therapy is used to relieve acute or chronic pain. It works by increasing blood circulation to reduce swelling and allow oxygen and essential nutrients to the site of injury. Tests show that Anodyne is able to increase circulation up to 5 times pre-treatment levels and that the increase in circulation lasts several hours after treatment stops.
#2 Using the Light Spectrum Healing
The natural healing power of sunlight has been recognized since ancient times. Sunlight is a combination of many individual wavelengths ranging from violet to infrared. While our cells react to infrared light, it cannot be seen by the naked eye like purple. As the wavelength (measured in nanometers) increases from violet to infrared so does the depth of penetration of the light into the body-infrared penetrates the deepest. Enough light must penetrate to the depth of the injured tissue to be absorbed by injured tissue and relieve pain. While wavelight is very important to penetration, other factors such as power,frequency, and time of treatment are important as well. Light therapy is similar to medications in that there is a minimum dose that is required for effectiveness but too high of a dose will be ineffective or even harmful. An example is a desirable suntan compared to a sunburn.
#3 Light Therapy Includes LEDs and Lasers
Light therapy is delivered by either LEDs or expensive therapeutic lasers. The light beam from an LED looks similar to a flashlight while light from a laser is focused in a column equal to the size of the laser. An individual laser beam is more powerful than an LED but this power may damage the eyes so a person's eyes must be protected by special sunglasses during treatment. Safety concerns and high cost generally limit the use of lasers to a healthcare professional office while LED devices are safe and effective for home use.
While the health benefits of light therapy are well established, scientific researchers continue to explore all of the reasons why light therapy is so effective.
#4 There Are Countless Benefits of Light Therapy for Pain
Light therapy for pain is effective for muscle and joint pain such as feet, knees,hips, and lower back. Light treatments alleviate all types of pain. For instance, both an athlete with a sprained knee may respond similarly as an older person with chronic knee pain and arthritis. Anodyne Therapy is the most highly studied light therapy device that uses LEDs and is available for home use. 25 studies published in medical journals show the benefits of Anodyne infrared light treatments including relief of foot pain, knee pain and back pain.
Anodyne Therapy LLC is a leader in infrared light therapy products specializing in technology for drug-free pain relief. Anodyne was the first product that the FDA allowed for human use over 25 years ago. It uses its unique and proven technology to expand its line, including the Anodyne Models 120,480 and the Anodyne Freedom 300. Learn more about Anodyne Therapy LLC at (800) 521-6664, follow them on Facebook, or visit their office at 301B Mears Blvd, Oldsmar, FL 34677.
